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SillyTavern vs CraveU AI
SillyTavern edges CraveU AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.8), but SillyTavern is the better fit if you want live voice calls; CraveU AI has no clear edge there.
0| SillyTavern0 | CraveU AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $4.99/mo |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free and open source under AGPL-3.0. You pay only for whichever model API you connect. | Verified on craveu.ai/pricing (2026-09): Essential $5.99/mo ($4.99/mo billed annually, $58.88/yr), Pro $14.99 ($7.99 annual), Ultimate $49.99 ($29.99 annual). |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | Live calls | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male companion |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Web |
| Runs locally | Yes | No |
SillyTavern — our take
If you want total control and zero subscription, this is where the advanced users live.
- Complete control over prompt and memory
- Works with local or hosted models
- Free forever
CraveU AI — our take
One of the cheapest paid entries with image generation, and up to 128K memory across all paid tiers.
- Very cheap entry tier
- 128K memory on all paid tiers
- In-chat image generation
SillyTavern vs CraveU AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, SillyTavern or CraveU AI?
SillyTavern is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $4.99/mo for CraveU AI.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
SillyTavern: Optional mature mode. CraveU AI: Adult-first. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.